Vetex normal containment
Specification details
EN-Construction-Product-Vetex normal containment | Specification
Specification
Innovative, cost effective solution for safety barrier applications
Vetex normal containment (N2) system combines safety performance with installation convenience. Vetex® N2 is an innovative, cost effective solution for safety barrier applications. Normal containment barrier is designed to contain average vehicles, e.g. small and large cars <1500kg etc. This is used on motorways, major roads and minor roads. EN1317 details various performance classes for normal containment barrier.
Vetex® N2 has been designed with collapsible elements to absorb impact energy, assisting safety performance. Vetex® N2 design protects occupants from vehicle crossovers and safely redirects the vehicle back onto the highway.
Many working widths to chose from:
- Several post spacing options
- Acceleration Severity Index (ASI) A class on several options
- Fully compatible with existing UK steel barrier systems
- Untensioned for quick, easy installation and low maintenance
- Approved by the Highways Agency
EN-Construction-Product-Vetex normal containment | Application
Application
- On and off the road, in normal containment risk areas e.g. central reserves, verges and protection from impact with obstructions
- High speed roads, including motorways, trunk and non-trunk roads
- New build projects
- Can be integrated with existing barrier runs: ideal for refurbishment, extensions and maintenance projects